9 Nov 2026

Shifen Waterfall: Visit Taiwan’s “Niagara Falls” and Sky Lantern Launches Just an Hour from Keelung

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Shifen Waterfall Park (十分瀑布): Taiwan’s Most Visited Waterfall Opening hours:  09:00 – 17:00, Final Entry 16:30 (October-May) 09:00 – 18:00, Final Entry 17:30 (June-September) Ticket prices: Free   New Taipei City’s Shifen Waterfalls are like something out of a paradise, or perhaps an Avatar movie. This breathtaking natural scenery makes for an unforgettable day trip from nearby Keelung, and is … Read More

2 Nov 2026

How to Read the Temples of Keelung, Part 2

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A JOURNEY FROM FO GUANG SHAN TO MIAOKOU A route to understand what you are seeing, not just to take photographs In the previous article, we talked about a city built around the sea and how its history is connected to the people who arrived here, the communities they formed, and the beliefs that gradually shaped life in Keelung. Now … Read More

31 Mar 2026

The Light at the End of Liu Mingchuan Tunnel

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Just north of Taipei is a place called Keelung, known romantically as the rainy city of Taiwan. Keelung boasts night markets, hiking trails, and numerous other attractions. Just outside Keelung City lies Liu Mingchuan Tunnel –rich with history and well worth the walk. The History of Liu Mingchuan Tunnel Before the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, the Qing Government built the … Read More

1 Mar 2026

Keelung in the Light: A One-Day Itinerary Guided by Weather, Appetite, and Curiosity

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In a city where the rain is a constant companion, a clear sky feels almost ceremonial. When Guillaume and I woke up to a horizon of uninterrupted blue, our carefully planned café workday dissolved without hesitation. In Keelung, sunshine doesn’t feel like a backdrop to productivity; it feels like a reason to step outside and move. This is how our … Read More

13 Feb 2026

Eat & Stroll in Keelung: A One Day Itinerary for Food Lovers

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Keelung One Day Itinerary If you ask people to describe Keelung, they’ll likely say it’s a walkable city, that it rains a lot, and that it’s famous for its seafood and night market scene. Imagine you’ve just arrived: you can smell the salty mist, raindrops splatter on your umbrella, and your stomach is rumbling. You have one day to explore … Read More

9 Jul 2025

Keelung Travel Guide: A Danish Traveler’s Authentic Taiwan Experience

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Be a traveler, not just a tourist By default, we are all tourists when we visit a new country as foreigners. But throughout my many months of travel around the world, I have increasingly strived to not merely be a tourist but a traveler. What that means is to truly experience the destination and not “just” visit it. Immersing yourself … Read More

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